Pamela Grace E.

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BSMA 2105

Ass: Find two school and search for their board charters

John L. Grove

College of Business

Advisory Board Charter

I. Mission

The mission of the Advisory Board for the John L. Grove College of Business is to improve the
image and reputation of the college through our professional and financial assistance, resulting
in advancing the learning experience of our students and enhancing the quality of teaching and
research by our faculty. The results of our efforts should be reflected in the quality of graduates
from the college.

II. Purpose

Provide advice, insight and guidance on college issues and financial support to aid the College's
programs for students, faculty professional development, equipment, research, etc.

III. Name

The name of the organization shall be the Advisory Board of the John L. Grove College of
Business of Shippensburg University

IV. Membership Expections

The membership and expectations of an Advisory Board member include the following:

o Membership on the Board will mainly consist of prominent organizational leaders who
have an interest in the advancement and continuous improvement of the John L. Grove
College of Business;

o Demonstrate leadership by making a commitment in time, talents, connections, and a

willingness to annually provide personal financial support to the College Associates
Fund, as well as, considering making a major commitment;
 o Willingness to encourage others to support the College through a financial contribution
to the Shippensburg University Foundation;

o Actively participate in bi-annual Advisory Board meetings and assigned subcommittee

meetings to provide feedback on programs including, but not limited to, College of
Business strategic plan; classes, programs and degrees; and budget matters as
requested by the Dean, faculty, and students.

o In addition, members may be asked for advice and counsel periodically by phone, writing
or personal meeting;

o Support the University through several of the following ways: provide student internships
and/or employment opportunities for students; guest speaking; judging student events;
encourage and invite others to become involved with the College; recommend others to
serve on the Advisory Board; and support special projects of the College; and

o Share positive news about the University and College with others.

Appointments

Membership will not have a maximum number of members and shall consist of professionals
from business organizations and the public at large. The Advisory Board seeks to be a diverse
group in terms of gender, culture, and size of businesses represented. The Advisory Board shall
assist in identifying organizations to be represented. The Dean and Foundation representative
will assist in recruiting efforts for new Board members. The Dean has final decision-making
authority on new board members but will seek input from the Board as needed.

Membership representation will be sought from alumnae of the college with professional
experience in manufacturing, service, information, financial, health care, government, not-for-
profit, and other enterprises. Membership will also be open to business professionals that may
not have attended Shippensburg University but have a sincere interest in supporting the College
and students.

V. Terms

All members of the Advisory Board shall be appointed for three-year terms with the opportunity
for reappointment.

VI. Removal of Members

If at any time during a member’s term, s/he is found to not be in fulfilling the responsibilities of
membership including, but not limited to, paying annual dues, s/he will be asked to resign from
the Advisory Board by the Dean and/or Advisory Board Chair.

VII. Governance
The members of the Advisory Board consist of the body of the Board and are its government.

VIII. Quorum

A simple majority of the members present of the Advisory Board shall constitute a quorum.

IX. Officers

Officers of the Advisory Board shall consist of a chairperson, chairperson-elect and secretary.
The chairperson shall be appointed by the Dean of the College.

X. Appointments and Terms of Chairperson

Chairperson shall be appointed for a term of three years. A chairperson-elect shall be selected
at the Spring meeting of the last year of the chairperson’s term by the Dean of the College of
Business. The Dean of the College of Business shall seek input from the chairperson and/or
Board as deemed necessary.

XI. Voting

Advisory Board matters subjected to a vote will be decided by a simple majority of a quorum.

XII. Recommendations of the Board

All recommendations of the Advisory Board are advisory to the Dean of the College of Business
for implementation at his/her discretion.

XIII. Meetings

The Advisory Board shall meet at least twice each academic year, preferably once in the fall and
once in the spring, on dates announced by the chairperson. Special meetings may be called by
the chairperson or the dean, with reasonable notice to the membership. Selection of meeting
dates and locations shall be the responsibility of the chairperson and dean.

XIV. Agenda

A tentative agenda will be planned by the chairperson and dean at least 10 days prior to the
meeting date. The tentative agenda for meetings will be emailed in advance to the Advisory
Board members and other appropriate individuals along with copies of the meeting
presentations for their review.

XV. Duties od the Chairperson

It shall be the duty of the chairperson to act as the executive head of the Advisory Board and to
preside over meetings of the Board. The chairperson shall have the power to call special
meetings of the Board; to appoint working committees; to decide points of order; and to appoint,
with concurrence by the dean, an interim officer in case of vacancy.
XVI. Duties of the Chairperson-elect

The chairperson-elect shall assist the chairperson in the performance of assigned duties and, in
the absence or disability of the chairperson, shall succeed to the power and duties of the
chairperson, and shall have such other duties as may be prescribed by the Advisory Board.

XVII. Duties of the Secretary

The secretary shall maintain accurate minutes of all meetings; distribute minutes to each
member on a timely basis; be responsible for the general communication required for the
efficient and effective discharge of the Advisory Board duties and responsibilities; and perform
such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board.

XVIII. Duties of the Dean

The dean shall provide appropriate information and data necessary for the Advisory Board to
carry out its activities, formulate agenda items, and inform the Board on actions regarding
Board recommendations.

Clayton State University

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD CHARTER

I. Purpose

The College of Business (COB) at the Clayton State University is relaunching the College of

Business Advisory Board (COBAB) in 2020 to establish, enhance, and reinforce relationships

between the COB and the business community. The COBAB exists to help the College of
Business

achieve its mission and gain regional prominence by providing advice to COB Leadership and

faculty as they strive toward the continuous improvement of quality education. The COBAB

assists COB in the achievement of its goals through board members’ actions and expertise and
via

the members’ linkages with businesses. The COBAB advises, promotes, and supports the
College

of Business by fulfilling the following responsibilities:

• Providing input, guidance, and advice for current and proposed COB programs, curricula,

and activities.

• Establishing, maintaining, and nurturing important linkages between COB and the business

community.

• Functioning as enthusiastic advocates and ambassadors of COB, its faculty, and especially

its students.

• Suggesting and identifying opportunities for students to enrich their education through

internships and related service-learning experiences, and to aid COB students in their

pursuit of their academic, professional, and career goals.

• Assisting with the development and revision of the College of Business strategic plan and

objectives.

• Identifying management development educational needs within the business community

and suggesting opportunities for faculty development activities.

• Enhancing the reputation of the College of Business and actively engaging in the

identification, cultivation and solicitation of new sources of funding to enhance

opportunities for students and faculty in coordination with the College of Business Dean.

• Making an annual leadership and financial commitment to support the College of Business

• Attending meetings, serving on committees, and assisting with special assignments as

needed.

• Providing or promoting third-party endorsements, making introductions, etc.

• Attend meetings when appropriate.

• Help recruit students.

II. Membership

Membership on the College of Business Advisory Board provides: 1) member recognition as an

important part of the College of Business strategic team; 2) opportunities to interact and
network
with business peers, associates, and industry representatives; 3) a sense of achievement and

accomplishment by assisting students in the fulfillment of their educational, professional, and

personal objectives, as well as continuing contact with COB students, faculty, and alumni; and 4)

the opportunity to help the Clayton State University.

COBAB membership will consist of business/community leaders and College of Business

alumni

– proportional composition will be primarily determined by ability and willingness to add value.

Member representation will consist of executives from large corporations, entrepreneurial small

businesses (especially family-owned enterprises), and not-for-profit organizations. All COBAB

members are expected to possess applicable expertise, display enthusiastic willingness to

contribute advice and counsel, and the ability to attend meetings (i.e., no proxy representation is

permitted) and remain proactively involved with COB concerns and issues. Candidates for the

COBAB are not required to possess specific knowledge or job titles; rather, the COBAB seeks

individuals who bring unique experience, independent judgment, an external perspective, and a

desire to enhance the reputation of COB and Clayton State University. Members are expected to

serve on committees and undertake special assignments, be available for individual

consultation

on strategic concerns, and assist in identifying external resources to accomplish COB’s mission.

Member qualifications include:

• A strong belief in and commitment to higher education and enthusiastic support for the
College

of Business and the Clayton State University.

• High standing within the community and a wide network of contacts.

• Time, energy, and the willingness to be part of the COB strategic team.

• Organizational skills and the ability to interact persuasively with others.

III. Structure

The COBAB will consist of at least ten (10) members nominated by the College of Business
Leadership Team and approved by the Dean. Appointment will be staggered three-year
renewable

terms; one- and two-year memberships may be utilized to ensure COBAB continuity on an
asneeded

basis. All members will be asked to complete an annual COBAB review as part of their

responsibilities.

The Dean will appoint a Chair of the COBAB who will serve a term mutually agreeable with the

Dean. The Chair will have a range of responsibilities including:

1. Assist the Dean in recruiting new members to the COBAB.

2. Assist the Dean in producing meeting materials and agendas.

3. Convene and conduct all COBAB meetings.

4. Meet regularly with the Dean regarding COBAB member concerns and ideas.

5. Provide input regarding strategic and tactical issues confronting the Dean and COB.

6. Organize, focus, and coordinate the activities of the COBAB to fulfill the Council’s stated

purposes, engage and involve all members, and meet the needs of COB.

7. Other assistance as appropriate.

IV. Meetings

The COBAB will meet at least twice per academic year – once during the Fall semester and once

during the Spring semester. A Summer semester meeting may be convened if required and ad
hoc

meetings may be scheduled on an as-needed basis. Attendance at meetings is for COBAB

members

only. Members may not send proxies to represent them during absences – no exceptions. The
Chair

will contact any member of the COBAB missing two consecutive meetings to discuss the
member's

future involvement in the COBAB. Based on this discussion, the Chair, in consultation with the

Dean, will determine the member’s future membership status.

V. Disclaimer

It is important to note that the College of Business Advisory Board is not an official component
of

the governance structure of the College of Business Administration at Clayton State University.
It

is not a Board of Directors responsible for overseeing the performance of the COBA and its

management team. For example, the COBAB does not vote on management decisions,
personnel

issues, budgets, etc., and the members of the COBAB do not owe any fiduciary duty to any other

party. Rather, the COBAB exists to provide informal feedback to the COBA and to promote the

visibility and reputation of the COBA at Clayton State University. All decisions regarding College

of Business Administration initiatives are the sole responsibility of the Dean and other COBA

leaders.

Advisory Board members do not receive compensation for their participation on the COBAB.